Tasting Notes

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Garrison Bros. 2025 Cowboy Bourbon

Garrison Bros. Cowboy Bourbon. Image courtesy Garrison Bros. Distillery.

Country: USA

Region: Texas

Type: Bourbon

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 73.2%

Score: 91 Points

This is one of the strongest whiskies I’ve ever tasted (73.2% ABV), but surprisingly, there’s little alcohol burn to the nose, which has touches of charred oak, toasted marshmallow, campfire smoke, and a hint of molasses. The taste is bold and astringent with notes of toast marshmallow, black pepper, allspice, plums, apricots, and baking chocolate. The finish is long and spicy with dried fruits and charred oak. (January, 2026)